Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek
GoodMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 2nd Ave S.E. Watford City · Structure no. 000000027137240
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Third Avenue S.E. over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.